Colin D Ellis

Colin on Culture

Business EN ↓ 125 episodes

On this podcast I'll be providing regular insights to help you to build a vibrant workplace culture. From fewer emails and meetings to more celebration of success and courageous conversations, I'll be covering it all. No endless waffle, just sensible, practical advice.

Author

Colin D Ellis

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.colindellis.com

Latest episode

Nov 1, 2025

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Episodes

3 Things that Servant Leaders Do 11.09.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about 3 things that servant leaders do. This week’s coffee is an Airuma from Brazil, roasted by Market Lane Coffee in Melbourne.

How to manage different generations 28.08.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the differences between the  generations and how to get your communication right. This week’s coffee is a Fazenda Camocim from Brazil, roasted by Padre Coffee in Melbourne.

Making innovation easy to do 14.08.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about how to make innovation a regular occurrence. This week’s coffee is an Ethiopian pour-over from Rumours Coffee in Auckland, New Zealand.

How to say 'no' positively 31.07.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the role of prioritisation and the importance of saying ‘no’! This week’s coffee is an espresso from TreCafe in Rome, Italy.

Humour without Harassment 17.07.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about humour and the role it plays in vibrant workplace cultures. This week’s coffee is a Peruvian filter coffee from coffeecompany in The Hague, Netherlands.

Where you start isn't where you finish 03.07.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I'm back home in Liverpool and talking about working life and why you're not done yet. This week’s "coffee" is a good old cup of English Breakfast Tea.

How to motivate the demotivated 19.06.2022

On this week's episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about how to motivate people who don’t want to work! This week’s coffee is a Panamanian ASD brewed using a V60 from Lee and Me, in Wollongong, New South Wales.

How to communicate effectively 05.06.2022

On this week's episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about communication and why we suck at it! This week’s coffee is a Kenyan batch brew from Franks on the Terrace in Wellington, New Zealand.

3 signs of a toxic culture 22.05.2022

On this week's episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about 3 signs of a toxic culture. This week’s coffee is a Milaydi from El Salvador, roasted by Ona Coffee in Canberra.

Welcome to Culture Makers Season 4! Episode 1 with Hassanah Rudd, Head of People and Culture at Brighte 15.05.2022

More culture, a little less coffee this week only as we are slipping an episode of Culture Makers into your feed. In this podcast Colin talks to the leaders who are on the frontline of people and culture, creating great places to work.  In this episode Colin is talking to a leader who thrives on getting things done! Hassanah Rudd is the Head of People and Culture at Brighte , based in Sydney....

Are you still relevant? 08.05.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about how to stay relevant in an ever changing world. This week’s coffee is a blend called Black Silk, roasted by Gigante in Dingley Village, Victoria.

5 Things Leaders Do Differently 01.05.2022

On this week's episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about 5 things that leaders do differently. This week’s coffee is a Githaka from Kenya, roasted by Wide Open Road Coffee in Melbourne.

Dealing with poor behaviours 24.04.2022

On this week’s episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the importance of dealing with poor behaviours swiftly. This week’s coffee is an Ethiopian Chelchele from Intelligentsia Coffee in Venice, Los Angeles.

How organisations are doing hybrid 18.04.2022

On this week's episode I provide some examples of how organisations are implementing hybrid working. This week's coffee is err, a beer, from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and the start of the show is recorded there!

How to scale culture 10.04.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about how to scale a team or organisation culture. This week’s coffee is a cold brew roasted by Koffi in Palm Springs.

How to build multicultural teams 03.04.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I’m in the US and I talk about how to build teams with different nationalities. This week’s coffee is a Colombia Narino Yacuanquer pour over from Bluebottle Coffee in Beverly Hills.

How to merge the cultures of multiple teams 27.03.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about how to bring the cultures of multiple teams (or organisations) together.

Are your workplace benefits bogus? 20.03.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about perks that cultures provide and how they manage to nullify them. This week’s coffee is a Las Alsitas Gesha from Bolivia roasted by Disciple Coffee Roasters in Balaclava, Melbourne.

Are people becoming more selfish at work? 13.03.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I ask whether the pandemic has made people more selfish about their working preferences. This week’s coffee is a Peruvian single origin from Lonsdale Street Coffee Roasters in Canberra.

Technology, blessing or curse? 06.03.2022

On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about technology and its role in productivity and collaboration (or not!). This week’s coffee is from Dhuwa Coffee.

Giving Constructive Feedback 27.02.2022

On this week’s episode of the Culture and Coffee podcast I talk about the importance of feedback to culture and provide insights on how to do it well. This week’s coffee is a Mexican Zempoalehuatl from Code Black Coffee in Melbourne.

Are your L&D programs rubbish? 20.02.2022

On this week's podcast I ask whether your L&D programs are up to the job. And what approach you should be considering to positively evolve your culture. This week's coffee is a Guatemalan Kalibus, roasted by Supreme Coffee in Abbotsford in the north of Melbourne.

How to deal with a toxic boss 13.02.2022

In this week's episode I provide some tips on how to deal with a toxic boss and trash Valentine's Day! This week's coffee is a long black from Steam Junkies in Melbourne.

Who are you bringing to work today? 06.02.2022

On this week's podcast I talk about how you can bring your best self to work. The coffee is an Ethiopian batch brew from Terror Twilight in Collingwood, Melbourne.

Busting Bureaucracy 30.01.2022

On this week's podcast I talk about how to bust bureaucracy. The coffee is a cold drip from Green Phoenix cafe in Brunswick, Melbourne.

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